Company Overview

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, weremain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.At Jensen Hughes, we believe that creating and sustaining a culture of trust, integrity and professional growth starts with putting our people first. Our employees are our greatest strength, and we value the unique perspectives and talents they bring to our organization. Our wide range of Global Employee Networks connect people from across the organization, supporting career development and providing forums for individuals to share experiences on topics they're passionate about. Together, we are cultivating a connected culture where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow and succeed together.

Overview – Role

Jensen Hughes is seeking a self-motivated Billing Specialist - Project Associate , to play a crucial role within the Project Finance Department. In this role you will be responsible for managing the company’s billing cycle; with a key focus on managing accounts receivable and unbilled DSOs for a particular region while working closely with Project Managers and project financial accountants to resolve open-billing and AR issues.

Our India office is based in Mumbai; India and this role offers hybrid working options while based in Mumbai and will be working across varied geographies and time zones.

Key Responsibilities

Actively manage the monthly billing process, generating draft invoices, making changes in ERP, producing final invoices and distributing to the client
Ensure first time quality throughout the invoicing process
Perform detailed reviews of billing inputs (rates, milestones, hours, expenses) to ensure completeness and correctness prior to invoicing
Maintain exceptional attention to detail while processing a high volume of invoices in a fast-paced environment and
Ensure billings are aligned to our contractual obligations and actively support the collections effort, working with collections partners to ensure timely payment
Support resolution of problems by escalating issues to financial analysts and managers as necessary
Meet strict billing deadlines while maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Finance, Accounting or related field of study along with 2-4 years of relevant experience in billing, collections and/or related areas and experience with large ERP or accounting software
Hungry, career driven attitude for managing tight deadlines, improving processes, thriving in a fast-paced environment with ability to act with a sense of urgency
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English with the ability to clearly articulate issues and solutions.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and thrive in a fast-paced environment
Detailed orientated with a focus on transactional excellence and a sense of urgency and ability to independently prioritize competing deadlines working independently as well as within a team setting
Proficient in MS Office with high proficiency in Excel

Why you should join Jensen Hughes

Opportunity to grow within a supportive and collaborative team environment
Access to training and development programs to enhance your payroll expertise
Career advancement with an established framework is in place – clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for advancement